What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?

France 24 · Romain HOUEIX · 2026-11-02 16:29 UTC

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?

Democrats are hoping to flip the majority in Congress on November 3, boosted in part by US President Donald Trump’s low approval rating, concerns over the cost of living and the war with Iran.

A win in either the House of Representatives or Senate would allow Democrats to rein in Trump for the remainder of his term, given that the US Constitution grants the legislature certain powers to keep the executive branch in check.

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